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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 749.08 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 749.08 and 417.32 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 749.08 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/749.08 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 749.08 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 312,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,605.65/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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